Texas Man Convicted on Child Pornography, Other Charges

Posted By
Scott H. Palmer, P.C.

A 36-year-old Texas man faces between 15 years and life in prison after
being found guilty on a total of 39 federal charges. The man was convicted
of bank fraud, extortion and
internet sex crimes, having been accused of coercing young women and girls into sending him
nude photographs and engaging in explicit sexual acts through the use
of several false personas. The suspect reportedly admitted to 3 of the
39 counts against him but denied the remaining charges, though he did
acknowledge that he was present for the crimes.

According to prosecutors, the suspect and his assistant used a number of
fake personas to contact young women with modeling offers, eventually
coercing them into taking part in overtly sexual activity. A judge accused
the suspect of preying on "over one hundred minors, parents, young
adults and banks" for the purposes of "fiscal and physical gratification."
FBI investigators reportedly identified at least 100 potential victims,
though the suspect was only charged in connection to eight individuals,
six of whom were underage girls.

While the suspect admitted partial blame for the offenses, he also accused
several other parties of responsibility. For example, he argued that an
undetermined person had attempted to frame him by planting malicious software
on his computer. Similarly, he said his 22-year-old assistant was also
at fault for some of the charges. She is currently awaiting sentencing
after being convicted of production of child pornography in connection
to the case.

The assistant, who was charged after allegedly videotaping the suspect
and herself having sex with a 17-year-old and subsequently violating an
order prohibiting her from contacting the victim, claimed that the suspect
sexually exploited her through the use of his multiple personas.

Individuals accused of sexual assault, fraud or any other criminal offense
in Texas should consult with a qualified attorney to ensure their right
and interests are properly represented. In many cases, this helps prevent
self-incrimination that can lead to conviction and harsh penalties.

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